Senior Consultant- Strategic Asset Management

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East is seeking a senior professional to lead Strategic Asset Management initiatives across the Property & Buildings portfolio in the Middle East. The role centers on asset condition assessments, portfolio optimisation, and providing executive-level strategic advisory to clients.

You will build and lead high-performing teams, drive business growth, and collaborate with global SAM specialists to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Built Environment, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience within engineering consultancy, client-side organisations, or a combination of both, with broad exposure to built environment assets.
• Demonstrable experience in condition assessments and Strategic Asset Management (SAM).
• Strong understanding of the distinction between SAM and Facilities Management, with practical experience applying SAM principles to existing asset portfolios.
• Proven leadership and team development experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to address complex, non-routine challenges.
• Mature, solutions-oriented mindset with initiative and professional judgement.
• Strong business development and commercial acumen with a track record of client relationships.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills, engaging from technical teams to C-suite executives.
• Working knowledge of Middle East codes, standards, regulatory requirements and industry practices relevant to asset condition assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and growth of WSP's condition assessment capability within Strategic Asset Management across the Property & Buildings business in the Middle East.
• Build and develop a high-performing team capable of delivering complex asset condition assessments and supporting wider SAM programmes.
• Identify opportunities across WSP's capabilities to strengthen integrated condition assessment and SAM solutions.
• Provide independent technical and strategic leadership with Senior Directors and other leaders to grow this service in the Middle East.

Skills

Asset management

Condition assessments

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or professional qualification (advantage)

Job description

Job Description

WSP Middle East are currently seeking an accomplished and experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Professional - Strategic Asset Management within our engineering consultancy business. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing trusted strategic advice to clients on the assessment, management, and optimisation of their asset portfolios. The role will also contribute to business development activities and provide technical and strategic leadership to ensure the successful delivery of projects. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in asset condition assessments and related engineering disciplines, along with a solid understanding of the commercial drivers that shape asset management strategies and investment decisions. Candidates should have a minimum of 15 years of relevant and diverse experience, with a strong preference for professionals who have worked within the GCC/Middle East, particularly in a condition assessment and strategic asset management environment. The successful candidate should be comfortable engaging with and providing recommendations to senior and executive-level client stakeholders, translating complex technical findings into clear, commercially informed asset management strategies and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Growth

• Lead the development and growth of WSP's condition assessment capability within Strategic Asset Management (SAM) across the Property & Buildings (P&B) business in the Middle East.
• Build and develop a high-performing team capable of delivering complex asset condition assessments and supporting wider SAM programmes.
• Identify opportunities across WSP's wider technical capabilities that can strengthen the development and delivery of integrated condition assessment and strategic asset management solutions.
• Provide independent technical and strategic leadership while working closely with Senior Directors and other business leaders to grow this service offering across the Middle East.

Cross-Business & Global Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with WSP's Property & Buildings, Advisory and other specialist teams to deliver integrated Strategic Asset Management solutions.
• Work with WSP's global SAM specialists to leverage international expertise, best practices, tools, methodologies and delivery standards for the Middle East market.
• Bring together multidisciplinary expertise from across the business to provide clients with coordinated and practical asset management solutions.

Business Development & Market Growth

• Support the development and growth of Strategic Asset Management and condition assessment services as a key service offering and revenue stream in the Middle East.
• Identify emerging client needs and market opportunities, supporting proposals, client engagement and the development of innovative service solutions.
• Help strengthen WSP's market position by bringing global SAM capability together with a strong understanding of the Middle East built-environment sector.

Project & Technical Delivery

• Lead and take accountability for the condition assessment elements of Strategic Asset Management projects within Property & Buildings.
• Oversee surveys and technical assessments to establish asset condition, performance, risk and future investment requirements, while identifying opportunities for subsequent engineering and advisory services.
• Mobilise the appropriate multidisciplinary expertise from across WSP to create effective project teams and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Ensure assessments, recommendations and deliverables are technically robust, practical and aligned with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations that support clients' asset management, capital planning and investment decisions.

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from C-suite executives and asset owners to technical and facilities management teams.
• Advise senior client leadership on the value, application and implementation of Strategic Asset Management.
• Present complex technical and asset information in a clear, commercially relevant manner to support informed decision-making.
• Act as a trusted adviser, building client confidence in WSP's approach and identifying opportunities to develop long-term strategic relationships.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Built Environment, or another relevant discipline. A Master's degree or relevant professional qualification would be advantageous.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience within engineering consultancy, client-side organisations, or a combination of both, with broad exposure to the built environment and existing assets.
• Demonstrable experience in condition assessments and Strategic Asset Management (SAM), including the assessment of existing assets and development of practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong understanding of the distinction between Strategic Asset Management and Facilities Management, with practical experience applying SAM principles to existing asset portfolios.
• Proven leadership and team development experience, with the ability to build, inspire and guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the curiosity and confidence to address complex, non-routine challenges where each project may require a different approach.
• A mature, solutions-oriented "can-do" mindset, combining initiative and adaptability with sound professional judgement.
• Strong business development and commercial acumen, with a track record of developing client relationships, identifying opportunities and supporting the growth of new or developing service lines.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders ranging from technical and facilities teams through to senior executives and C-suite leadership.
• Working knowledge of Middle East codes, standards, regulatory requirements and industry practices relevant to asset condition assessment and the built environment.
• Previous experience working in the GCC/Middle East is highly desirable.